Immigration

Friend or Foe?

Immigration

Friend or Foe?

Why Did Immigrants Come to America?

Many immigrants first came to America in the colonial era in the 19th century. Immigrants came to seek economic and educational purposes for them and their families. Also, immigrants such as pilgrims first came to America seeking religious freedom ("U.S. Immigration Before 1965").

How Many Immigrants Are in America?

41.3 million people, or 13% or America's total population, are immigrants. The U.S. attracted 20% of the worlds international migrates in 2013. About 21.6% of immigrants are here illegally by overstaying a welcome or coming here illegally ("Frequently Requested...United States").

How Did They Get Here?

Immigranst from different countries tended to enter America through the closets ports. For example, immigrants from Europe often came to America through East Cost facilities while Immigranst from Asia came to America through West Cost centers. 70% of all Immigrants came to America through New York City ("Immigration...United States").

Where Did They Migrate From?

26 out of 50 states in the U.S. are most populated with immigrants from Mexico. Many other Immigrants came from Europe and India to America ("One Map Shows...Besides Mexico").

How Many Immigrants Are in America?

41.3 million people, or 13% or America's total population, are immigrants. The U.S. attracted 20% of the worlds international migrates in 2013. About 21.6% of immigrants are here illegally by overstaying a welcome or coming here illegally ("Frequently Requested...United States").

How Did They Get Here?

Immigranst from different countries tended to enter America through the closets ports. For example, immigrants from Europe often came to America through East Cost facilities while Immigranst from Asia came to America through West Cost centers. 70% of all Immigrants came to America through New York City ("Immigration...United States").

Where Did They Migrate From?

26 out of 50 states in the U.S. are most populated with immigrants from Mexico. Many other Immigrants came from Europe and India to America ("One Map Shows...Besides Mexico").

How Does Illegal Immigration Hurt the Economy? How Does it Help?

Illegal immigration hurts the economy because when they receive a job they are taking away an oppertunity from someone else who is actually a citizen to work. Immigration helps the economy because when they are here they will need somewhere to stay, as in a home, and something to eat. This gives more money to industries for the necessities of living such as water, toothpaste, and other hygiene products. It also gives money to businesses because they need something to eat and drink therefore they have to pay or get it somehow ("How Does Illegal...Economy").